Playbook, tools, printables, glossary, funding, and a mentor signup. Open to any coach or mentor in Loudoun County — whether you coach a Loudoun Robotics team, a school-based team, or a self-organized one. We share what works.
New here? Start with the Playbook — it has a "which FLL is my kid on?" glossary and the 5-step launch guide. Coaching your second or third year? The Playbook now has a Grow & sustain section for adding a second team, handing off, or staying sustainable across seasons.
Five steps to launch a team, real Loudoun numbers, hard conversations with 3 scripts, funding paths, Grow & sustain for year 3+, and a monthly meetup. The core doc.
Open playbook Coach toolRubric for tracking student growth across the season — robot, Innovation Project, Core Values, and team habits. Click to edit, print for the whiteboard.
Open matrix PrintableSend this to families before week one. Time commitment, tournament reality, costs, and how parents help. Fully customizable in the browser.
Open 1-pager Season timelineWeek-by-week rhythm for FLL/FTC coaches: pre-kickoff, mid-season slump, competition prep, and the qualifier weekend. Printable.
Open planner Money$150–$300 typical, with room to negotiate for more, for any Loudoun FLL/FTC/FRC team. No strings. Loudoun Robotics can act as fiscal sponsor too.
Apply / read rules Not running a team?A few hours a month is enough — pick what you're good at (build, code, judging prep, sponsor asks). We pair you to a team that needs your specific skill.
Mentor signupEmail admin@loudounrobotics.org — tell us your situation in a sentence and we'll point you to the right thing.
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